{"product_id":"great-art-explained-the-stories-behind-the-worlds-greatest-masterpieces","title":"Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World's Greatest Masterpieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"James Payne's YouTube Channel, 'Great Art Explained, ' gained a huge and appreciative worldwide audience. This beautifully put-together book is simply the best introduction to the lifelong pleasure and rewards of looking at pictures since Gombrich. An instant classic.\" ― Stephen Fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the popular and enormously successful YouTube channel of the same name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGreat Art Explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e unveils the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most iconic paintings and sculptures, proving that there's more to art than just watching paint dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt can be thrilling and resonate on a deep personal level. It is how you view the work, place it in context, and understand its history that makes an artwork truly come alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh approach to a classic subject, James Payne's no-nonsense analysis sheds new light on 30 masterpieces from around the globe and reveals what makes them truly timeless works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach chapter delves into not only the art itself but also the artist's life, as well as the work’s place in their wider oeuvre; in other words, what makes it \"great.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Hilma af Klint's occult altarpieces to Claude Monet's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWater Lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Botticelli's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Birth of Venus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to Georgia O'Keeffe's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJimson Weed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each artwork is explored with clarity and passion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this book promises to deepen your appreciation and enrich your understanding of some of the world's greatest treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e223 color illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WW NORTON\/THAMES \u0026 HUDSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362968875222,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/6391\/4679\/files\/61MTenZ-x5L._SL1056.jpg?v=1781544421","url":"https:\/\/store.mintmuseum.org\/products\/great-art-explained-the-stories-behind-the-worlds-greatest-masterpieces","provider":"Mint Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}